11ICG

Organizations

Korean Geosynthetics Society (KGSS)

Since its founding in 2001, the Korean Geosynthetics Society, the IGS Korea Chapter, has been devoted to the research and
technological development of the manufacture, design, and construction of functional synthetic materials related to geotechnical
engineering and construction. The KGSS has been at the forefront of expanding geosynthetics technology applications in the
fields of geotechnical engineering to fusion technology implementation including the energy and resource engineering fields
to produce optimal, functional, reinforcing synthetic materials to promote sustainable development using geosynthetics. The
society organizes academic conferences twice a year and a number of workshops in order to facilitate academic and technological
exchanges among members. Our primary focus is to take the lead in the construction of safe and sustainable geo-structures
using geosynthetics and disseminating technological development outcomes. The KGSS also has successful experience hosting
a number of international events such as the 3rd Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics (GeoAsia 2004) and the 2011
International Symposium on Sustainable Application of Geosynthetics Technology.

International Geosynthetics Society (IGS)

Founded in 1983, the International Geosynthetics Society is dedicated to the manufacturing of geosynthetics and the
development and exchange of relevant technologies applicable in the construction field. Comprised of 44 Chapters, over 3,500
Individual Members and 186 global Corporate Members, the IGS organizes an international conference every four years in order
to provide a platform for advanced technology exchange between academia and industry, as well as publishing a number of
prestigious journals such as Geosynthetics International and Geotextiles & Geomembranes. The Korean Geosynthetics Society acts
as the Korean Chapter of the IGS and Prof. Chungsik Yoo (KGSS President / 11ICG Organizing Committee Chair) has been serving as
Vice President of the IGS since 2014.